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FL55 LGF

2005 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,849 mi
Last recorded106,849 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Z465,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LGF
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 106,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear outer rubbing edge damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and several other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 106,308 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 104,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,355 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front top mounts corroded-but no seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 94,352 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened 2x front top mounts corroded-but no seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 93,270 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,149 miles

Offside Front wishbone (rear bush) starting to de-bond

all four tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2018 91,148 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wishbone (rear bush) starting to de-bond

all four tyres worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,794 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,347 miles

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 80,700 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,977 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,795 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 53,917 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,738 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust bracket cracked.

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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FL55 LGF is a 2005 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 65,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL55 LGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW Z4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL55 LGF is a 2005 BMW Z4, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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